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Chapter 5 - Major Chords and Arpeggios

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MAJOR TRIAD

The MAJOR triad belongs to the MAJOR chord group. The formula consists of a first, a third, and a fifth degree (1, 3, 5). The diagram below contains all notes of the major chord, across the entire major scale. The third and fifth degrees (3, 5) are of most importance here. The 1st, 4th, and 5th degree modes, relate to this chord.

This is the entire fretboard pattern, for the major chord (1, 3, 5).

A major chord is obtainable by using just the 3, and 5.

There are many ways to play a major chord. The diagram below contains five examples. These chords are in order, in accordance to root position, up and down the neck of the guitar.

These are five possible examples of a major chord.

 

Remember that the first degree in these chord patterns, indicates the name of the chord. If the first degree is on an "F" note, then the chord is an "F" chord. In this case, it is an "F" major chord (F).

Remember to keep all the indicated fingers placed firmly on the appropriate fret, until finished playing the chord.

 

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